Showing 1 - 10 of 117
Exit the Snake, enter the Horse
News, Published on 30/12/2025
» As we bid farewell to 2025, and welcome 2026 -- and soon, the lunar Year of the Horse -- we once again highlight the winners and losers of the year gone by in Asia.
Not even the penguins were spared
Roger Crutchley, Published on 28/12/2025
» Well, we've just about slithered our way through the Year of the Snake. Suffice to say, 2025 wasn't much fun. At least the previous year we had the "Happy Hippo" which kept us vaguely amused in a daft sort of way.
Bangkok's Safari World to reopen predator zone after lions mauled keeper last month
Online Reporters, Published on 12/10/2025
» The Safari World zoo in Bangkok will reopen its Predator Zone (Tiger Zone) on Monday after the zone was closed when lions mauled a veteran keeper to death early last month.
When 'cute' takes on another meaning
Thana Boonlert, Published on 25/09/2025
» Polcasan captivates fans with his playfulness. In a video, despite his gibberish rapping, the youngest star earns a big cheer. He dispenses touches, hugs, and waves. When he bounces, shakes his butt, and caresses his belly, his movement arouses an irresistible urge to cuddle. He appears in a wide range of activities, from shows and fan meetings to advertisements. In only a year and a half, he has drawn a huge following, with over 222,000 followers on Instagram.
Moo Deng zoo invites people to name capybara triplets
News, Online Reporters, Published on 20/08/2025
» Khao Kheow Open Zoo is inviting animal fans to help choose the names of three new capybara pups, with three lucky voters each winning one of the zoo’s licensed capybara dolls.
Backing key to growth of character marketing
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 19/08/2025
» Character marketing has room for growth, as non-human characters can convey messages and are loved by the public, says Vithita Group, a Thai media company.
Moo Deng mascot stars in zoo training drill
Online Reporters, Published on 22/07/2025
» CHON BURI - The Khao Kheow Open Zoo enlisted a Moo Dang mascot to add an element of novelty to an elaborate emergency response drill on Monday, as part of its ongoing commitment to public and staff safety.
The loveliness of a flying beetle
Roger Crutchley, Published on 20/07/2025
» The recent cricket match between England and India at Lord's was reportedly briefly delayed by a swarm of ladybirds which were bothering the players. It is believed to be the first recorded instance of "ladybirds stopped play". More importantly, swarm is not the correct term for these flying beetles. The collective noun for ladybirds (ladybugs for our American friends) is a "loveliness".
‘Hippo Birthday’: Thailand’s Moo Deng turns one year old
Published on 10/07/2025
» CHON BURI - Thailand’s pygmy hippo Moo Deng marked her first birthday on Thursday, leaving behind the animal infancy that boosted her to worldwide internet fame for her cute antics.
Giant panda, pink hippo arrive at Iconsiam
Life, Published on 10/07/2025
» Two adorable characters from China and a troop of their friends are ready to greet Thais during "Yimu Art Exhibition", which is running at Iconsiam, Charoen Nakhon Road, until Aug 15.